TAA seeks input from industry on aftercare

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has launched an online survey to gauge Thoroughbred industry participants’ views on Thoroughbred aftercare.

The survey, accessible through the TAA's website, is intended for use by any industry participants, including breeders, owners, trainers, horseplayers, and fans. The survey is expected to take less than 15 minutes to complete and asks participants about their level of awareness about the TAA and its mission to accredit and support aftercare organizations.

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The survey also asks participants if they have donated to aftercare, either voluntarily or through automatic contribution measures; if they support automatic funding for aftercare through fees at major touchpoints in the Thoroughbred industry, such as foal registration or the filing of a Report of Mares bred; and if industry participants, and which, should be required to donate resources to aftercare.

“Understanding the Thoroughbred industry’s views on current aftercare initiatives is a priority for the TAA as we plan for the future,” TAA president Mike Meuser said in a release. “Equine welfare and aftercare is of the utmost importance for the future of our sport, and knowing where we currently stand will help us best serve the industry going forward.”